Lokpal Rejects Complaint Regarding PM CARES Fund Misuse Allegations
What happened
The Lokpal, under the chairmanship of justice AM Khanwilkar, disposed of a complaint alleging irregularities in the collection and handling of the PM CARES Fund. The body ruled that the initial complaint failed to provide specific material facts or prima facie evidence necessary to order a corruption probe. The complainant was permitted to submit a fresh complaint containing verifiable facts.
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Why it matters
The ruling addresses the oversight of the PM CARES Fund, a financial mechanism of the government. The fund has Narendra Modi as chairperson and Nirmala Sitharaman as an ex-officio trustee, among others. The decision confirms the Lokpal's finding that the initial allegations lacked the required evidentiary basis.
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Who's involved
- KhanwilkarChaired the Lokpal bench that reviewed the complaint.
- Narendra ModiChairperson of the PM CARES Fund and trustee.
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Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India since 2014